One of Katie Bystrom’s Many Hats Rests on ShowConnect
If you’ve ever crossed paths with me, you know I wear a lot of hats — coach, show secretary, farm owner, mom, dance‑costume bedazzler, professional “did you submit your vaccinations?” nag. But one hat I never expected to wear, and now can’t imagine taking off, is the one tied to
USEA Office Closed for Veterans Day
The USEA office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office reopens on Thursday, November 12, or at their earliest convenience.
Coming December 1: Meet the USEA Hub
A new home for your membership, horses, and eventing journey.
On December 1, the USEA will launch the USEA Hub at hub.useventing.com, the new home for your membership, horses, entries, results, and qualifications. It replaces the current USEA Member Services Portal at portal.usev...
How to Determine Your Horse's Insured Value
Not sure what value to put on your horse's mortality (life) insurance? You're not alone. While there is no exact formula, underwriters follow consistent guidelines. This article explains what they look at, what they ignore and what paperwork to have ready. And if you’re interested in finding out ...
USEA Recognizes Ride EquiSafe for Support of 2026 American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to recognize Ride EquiSafe for its continued support as an Official Bronze Level Sponsor of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), which took place August 25-30 at Th...
One of Katie Bystrom’s Many Hats Rests on ShowConnect
If you’ve ever crossed paths with me, you know I wear a lot of hats — coach, show secretary, farm owner, mom, dance‑costume bedazzler, professional “did you submit your vaccinations?” nag. But one hat I never expected to wear, and now can’t imagine taking off, is the one tied to
USEA Office Closed for Veterans Day
The USEA office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office reopens on Thursday, November 12, or at their earliest convenience.
Coming December 1: Meet the USEA Hub
A new home for your membership, horses, and eventing journey.
On December 1, the USEA will launch the USEA Hub at hub.useventing.com, the new home for your membership, horses, entries, results, and qualifications. It replaces the current USEA Member Services Portal at portal.usev...
How to Determine Your Horse's Insured Value
Not sure what value to put on your horse's mortality (life) insurance? You're not alone. While there is no exact formula, underwriters follow consistent guidelines. This article explains what they look at, what they ignore and what paperwork to have ready. And if you’re interested in finding out ...
USEA Recognizes Ride EquiSafe for Support of 2026 American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to recognize Ride EquiSafe for its continued support as an Official Bronze Level Sponsor of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), which took place August 25-30 at Th...
One of Katie Bystrom’s Many Hats Rests on ShowConnect
If you’ve ever crossed paths with me, you know I wear a lot of hats — coach, show secretary, farm owner, mom, dance‑costume bedazzler, professional “did you submit your vaccinations?” nag. But one hat I never expected to wear, and now can’t imagine taking off, is the one tied to
USEA Office Closed for Veterans Day
The USEA office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office reopens on Thursday, November 12, or at their earliest convenience.
Coming December 1: Meet the USEA Hub
A new home for your membership, horses, and eventing journey.
On December 1, the USEA will launch the USEA Hub at hub.useventing.com, the new home for your membership, horses, entries, results, and qualifications. It replaces the current USEA Member Services Portal at portal.usev...
How to Determine Your Horse's Insured Value
Not sure what value to put on your horse's mortality (life) insurance? You're not alone. While there is no exact formula, underwriters follow consistent guidelines. This article explains what they look at, what they ignore and what paperwork to have ready. And if you’re interested in finding out ...
USEA Recognizes Ride EquiSafe for Support of 2026 American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to recognize Ride EquiSafe for its continued support as an Official Bronze Level Sponsor of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), which took place August 25-30 at Th...
One of Katie Bystrom’s Many Hats Rests on ShowConnect
If you’ve ever crossed paths with me, you know I wear a lot of hats — coach, show secretary, farm owner, mom, dance‑costume bedazzler, professional “did you submit your vaccinations?” nag. But one hat I never expected to wear, and now can’t imagine taking off, is the one tied to
World Equestrian Brands Continues Support of USEA Programs in 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to welcome back World Equestrian Brands (WEB) as a valued partner for the 2026 season. World Equestrian Brands will support multiple USEA programs and initiatives, including T...
A Plea From Your Friendly Social Media Manager: Please Stop Using AI on Your Sale Horse Photos
I get it. You want to sell your horse. You have a photo from a show photographer, but it's not quite what you envisioned. The horse looks fine, but not great. The background is the schooling ring. The lighting is flat. And there's this tool that can fix all of it in seconds.
The Work of Breathing: Respiratory Load and the Young Event Horse
Developing a young event horse is an exercise in patience and detail. Riders build fitness gradually, introduce new questions carefully, and pay close attention to soundness, nutrition, and confidence. One part of the workload is easy to overlook because it rarely shows itself: the work of breath...
The Dutta Corporation Continues Support of USEA Young Event Horse Program in 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to welcome back The Dutta Corporation as a valued supporter of the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Program and the 2026 USEA Young Event Horse Championships. The Dutta Corporation will return...

























